The Dazz Band are an American funk band formed in Cleveland in 1976, achieving success in the late 1970s and 1980s with their blend of funk, R&B, and jazz. The band's name comes from 'danceable jazz.' Their biggest hit was 'Let It Whip' in 1982, which topped the R&B charts and won a Grammy Award. Other successful songs included 'Joystick' and 'Let It All Blow.' The Dazz Band's music featured tight horn sections, funky rhythms, and smooth vocals, representing funk's evolution toward more polished, radio-friendly sounds in the 1980s. They successfully balanced danceability with musical sophistication. Despite lineup changes, The Dazz Band has continued performing and recording. They represent funk's transition from the 1970s to 1980s, maintaining funk's essence while adapting to changing musical trends and production techniques.
Dazz Band vinyl records (7)
DAZZ BAND Let It All Blow (Long Version) (1984 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including the Instrumental Version of the title track & Now That I Have You Motown company die-cut title sleeve TMGT1361) Track Listing: 1. Let It All Blow (Long Version) 6.45 2. Let It All Blow (Instrumental) 6.11 3. Now That I Have You 5
£9.00 used
DAZZ BAND Hot Spot (1985 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Ive Been Waiting picture sleeve ZB40307) Track Listing: 1. Hot Spot 3:50 2. Ive Been Waiting 4:32
£7.99 used
DAZZ BAND Let It All Blow (1984 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Now That I Have You TMG1361) Track Listing: 1. Let It All Blow 3:55 2. Now That I Have You 5:15
£7.99 used
DAZZ BAND Wild And Free (1986 German 10-track LP. Despite a little edge wear to the sleeve this copy is still sealed from purchase with the original price sticker loosely intact beneath the shrink the vinyl unplayed) Track Listing: Wild And Free 4:00 Body And Mind 4:20 Time Will Heal A Broken Heart 4:55 The Beat Thats Right 4:25 All I Need 3:40 L
£12.00 new
DAZZ BAND Wild & Free (1986 Japanese promotional sample 10-track vinyl LP complete with Japanese insert label copy sheet & obi-strip all near mint P-13394) Track Listing: Wild And Free 4:00 Body And Mind 4:20 Time Will Heal A Broken Heart 4:55 The Beat Thats Right 4:25 All I Need 3:40 L
£12.00 used
DAZZ BAND Hot Spot (1986 Japanese Victor label 8-track white label promo sample vinyl LP issued to radio stations and reviewers ahead of the release date housed in the picture sleeve with the Japanese text / lyric insert and obi-strip. Thereis just a little foxing evident to the back of the sleeve and the vinyl remains in as new condition VIL-6203) Track Listing: A1
£23.00 used
DAZZ BAND Jukebox (1984 UK/German-pressed 9-track LP - Neon-lit 80s Boogie power on Motown glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with minor play 6117ML) Track Listing: 1. Let It All Blow 2. Keep You Comin Back For More 3. Shes The One 4
£9.00 used